Best Hotels in Berlin

Overall experience was great, hotel staff very helpful and accomadating to what we wanted, position of the hotel is good near the station and short walk to Brandenburg gate, spa and pool were lovely and the bed and pillows were very comfy. Only minor negatives were the shower holder was wonky and the curtain was a bit broken. We enjoyed our stay very much and would definitely stay at the raddison again.

Hotel is in a brilliant place, perfectly located within easily accessible reach by either underground, train, bus or even walking to all tourist places. Lovely clean rooms, located on main road but with no outside noise. Breakfast is great with a good choice of food and drink to cater for all needs. Free wifi available. Located within easy reach of shops, train and underground stations. Next door is a brilliant beer keller with great food and atmosphere. Great value, cannot fault the hotel.

Where to Stay in Berlin?

Germany’s capital is no conventional beauty, and although the city has been cleaned and restored since the fall of the Berlin Wall, several of its charms are still to be found around its many rough edges.

Sightseeing - From the Brandenburg Gate to Checkpoint Charlie

The city’s sights are mainly a reflection of German history, from the Third Reich to the Communist regime. Sightseeing here is often a sombre and thought-provoking experience, but modern Berlin isn’t trapped in its past. The Jewish Museum for example focuses on all aspects of Jewish life and culture in Berlin and the brand new Daniel Libeskind building is worth a visit for the architecture alone.

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Due to Berlin’s scale and the size of the city center it is difficult to cover the main sights on foot. The Berlin Welcome Card offers a great way to get around the city and see many of the highlights; it includes unlimited travel on the underground, metro, and tram systems and 50% discounts on most museums. Another good way to experience central attractions like the Reichstag (the restored parliament) and its Norman Foster glass dome is to board a sightseeing boat on the river Spree.

Arts and Culture

Those seeking a cultural experience should head for the Berlin Museumsinsel in Mitte. The six museums on a small island focus on classical antiquities, prehistory and early history, Islamic art, and sculpture, and house Egyptian and Numismatic collections. The museum complex itself was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.

For a more modern take visit the Temporäre Kunsthalle Berlin at the Schlossplatz nearby which will showcase modern art created in Berlin until the end of 2010.

Nightlife

A new generation of young Germans eager to experience life in this city of constant change has migrated to the capital in recent years from all over the country, filling the bars and cafes in Prenzlauer Berg, Kreuzberg, and Mitte. Bars and clubs in the central district are mostly open into the early hours of the morning. Expect the unexpected - wine bars that only charge what you want to pay (Weinerei at Zionskirche Square) or a drinking joint in a circus tent (Bar Jeder Vernunft, Schaper Street).

Berlin has no equivalent to the West End or Broadway, but a number of British shows have established themselves here over the years – including Blue Man Group.

Potsdam and Park Sanssouci

If you have more than a couple of days in the city, it’s worth venturing to nearby Potsdam and Park Sanssouci (which freely translates as ‘carefree’). The vast royal gardens are often compared to Versailles and resemble a showroom for medium-sized palaces. Schedule at least two hours to explore and choose your favorite from residences such as Friedrich the Great’s Palace Sansousi, which gave the park its name, and later additions such as the Neues Palais.

Travel to & Explore Berlin

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